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Feb. 6, 2012
(2/6/2012)
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* Breaking News: Supreme Court Issues Redistricting Opinions, Republicans To File Appeal


* Pre-Budget Brief: Minimum Of $750 Million In Cuts Needed, $500 Million Deficit So Far

Gov. Corbett presents his budget proposal Tuesday to a joint session of the General Assembly and about the only good news expected is-- we're not as broke as the federal government.
           So far, what Budget Secretary Charles Zogby said during his mid-year budget briefing in December is holding up, unfortunately.  He expected an end-of-fiscal year deficit of $500 million and as of now we are at $497 million.  Some are now saying the deficit will go as high as $800 million.

* January Revenue Collections $10.4 M Less Than Anticipated, Debt $497 Million


* January Slot Machine Revenue 7.4 Percent Higher Than 2011


* Nine State, School, University Unions Suggest Nearly $2.4 Billion In Budget Savings


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* Political News & Issue Clips


* Session Schedule


* On The Senate/House Agenda


* Bills On Governor's Desk


* Democrats Lament Corbett's Lack Of Leadership On Transportation Funding


* Corbett Signs Bicycle Bill Into Law


* Judiciary Should Be Allowed To Make Budget Presentation, Sen. Hughes Says


* House Appropriations Committee Moves Budget Hearing For Department of Aging

The House Appropriations Committee Friday rescheduled the budget hearing date for the Department of Aging to February 28 at 1:30.  It had been scheduled for February 29.

* Weeks Ahead

Upcoming meetings, hearings and other events on legislative issues in Harrisburg, unless otherwise noted.  NEW means new from last week.

* Many Employers Benefit From 5.7 Percent Decrease In Workers' Compensation Costs


* PA Bulletin: DPW Corrections To Nursing Facilities Rate Setting

The Department of Public Welfare published notice of corrections to nursing facility rate setting regulations at 55 Pa Code Section 1187 in the PA Bulletin February 4.

* PA Bulletin: Governor's Order On City Of Harrisburg Receiver

The Governor's Office published the Executive Order designating a receiver for the City of Harrisburg in the PA Bulletin February 4.

* Public Can Now Watch Gaming Control Board Meetings Live


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